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Jolson Sings Again is a 1949 American musical biographical film directed by Henry Levin, and the sequel to The Jolson Story (1946), both of which cover the life of singer Al Jolson. It was the highest-grossing film of 1949 and received three Oscar nominations at the 22nd Academy Awards.
- $5 million (est. US / Canada rentals)
- Sidney Buchman
Jolson Sings Again: Directed by Henry Levin. With Larry Parks, Barbara Hale, William Demarest, Ludwig Donath. In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement. But his wife has left him and the appeal of the spotlight isn't what it used to be.
- (696)
- Biography, Music
- Henry Levin
- 1949-08-17
Entertainer Al Jolson (Larry Parks), famous for his vaudeville and early movie career, retires at the urging of his wife, Julie. When she realizes how much performing still means to him, Julie...
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- Larry Parks, Barbara Hale, William Demarest
- Henry Levin
- Biography
This time Jolson trades in the stage for life in the fast lane: women, horses, travel. It takes the death of Moma Yoelson and World War II to bring Jolson back to earth - and to the stage. Once again teamed with manager Steve Martin, Jolson travels the world entertaining troops everywhere from Alaska to Africa.
Brief Synopsis. After a premature retirement, the legendary singer revives his career to entertain the troops during World War II. Cast & Crew. Read More. Henry Levin. Director. Larry Parks. Al Jolson. Barbara Hale. Ellen Clark. William Demarest. Steve Martin. Ludwig Donath. Cantor Yoelson. Bill Goodwin. Tom Baron. Photos & Videos. View All.
This time Jolson (Larry Parks) trades in the stage for life in the fast lane: women, horses, travel. It takes the death of Moma Yoelson and World War II to bring Jolson back to earth - and to the stage. Once again teamed with manager Steve Martin (William Demarest), Jolson travels the world entertaining troops everywhere from Alaska to Africa.
